State Capitol locked down after hazardous material scare

[July 06, 2017]  SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Capitol was put into lockdown just after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. There was a report of an unknown substance thrown around on the second floor.

Hazmat crews were called in. The material was tested and determined to be non-hazardous.

A woman was taken into custody.

The Capitol was no longer in lockdown as of about 4:15 p.m. following a search of the building and the test results of the substance.

The legislators resumed meeting to try to resolve the budget.

[Jan Youngquist]